Waterloo News

A student wearing a backpack gathers with a community

June 1, 2026

Expanding co-op with community impact

Philanthropic investment of $1 million will introduce students to global challenges, community development and the power of service

Collage of two art work done by Rachel Jung, the great gaggle art installation and wall mural

June 4, 2026

A love letter in colour

Waterloo alum Rachel Jung (They/Them) designs spaces where people feel seen, building a community centred on care, affirmation and belonging

May 28, 2026

Honouring co-op employers who are driving global impact

Co-operative and Experientials Education recognizes top employers who are inspiring innovation and support student success

University of Waterloo sign in spring time

May 15, 2026

Six Waterloo researchers awarded $6 million

New and renewed Canada Research Chairs will tackle future-focused problems spanning climate change, mental health and technology

Group poses together on field level at Rogers Centre

May 13, 2026

Blue Jays leaning into their Waterloo advantage

Waterloo alumni are playing a big role within the Toronto Blue Jays organization

January 10, 2019

Canada Day 2019 Celebration

The University of Waterloo will celebrate Canada Day with traditional evening fireworks in 2019

January 9, 2019

Pharmacists could dramatically reduce ER visits

Incorporating pharmacists with an expanded scope into the community or hospital emergency departments (ED) could significantly reduce ED crowdedness, according to a new study

January 9, 2019

App will protect confidential data when crossing borders

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have found a novel method to help travellers protect sensitive information from border control agents.

January 9, 2019

App will protect confidential data when crossing borders

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have found a novel method to help travellers protect sensitive information from border control agents

January 8, 2019

Building a brain

How Waterloo’s artificial brain is powering the next tech revolution

January 7, 2019

Assessments could reduce end-of-life hospital stays for seniors

Better use of standard assessment tools could help long-term care homes identify which new residents are at risk of hospitalization or death in the first 90 days of admission.

A close-up view of a carbon powder created by Waterloo Engineering researchers.

January 4, 2019

New carbon powder could help fight global warming

A team of researchers led by Waterloo Engineering professor Zhongwei Chen has created an advanced carbon powder to help fight global warming

December 18, 2018

New powder could help cut CO2 emissions

Scientists at the University of Waterloo have created a powder that could capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from factories and power plants

Pampa Dey holding a photo from her youth

December 17, 2018

The rise of women in STEM

From rural India to Waterloo: how a woman's fearless pursuit of higher education led to an engineering professorship in Canada

December 14, 2018

Social enterprise goes digital to close a dementia support gap

Award-winning reading platform serves up accessible e-books for people living with dementia

December 13, 2018

AI could help cities better detect water leaks

Waterloo researcher uses sound and artificial intelligence technology to detect problems.

Thank you cards for donors written by students

December 12, 2018

Alumni & friends bring their Warrior spirit to Giving Tuesday

On the heels of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday has become the unofficial opening day of the giving season. The Giving Tuesday movement is taking root around the world, in our communities, and, thanks to your thoughtful generosity, right here on our campus.